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Rotlisberger Family History

Rotlisberger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rothlisberger, Roethlisberger, Rothenberger, Weisberger, Sollberger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotlisberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Rotlisberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotlisberger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Rotlisberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 25 military records available for the last name Rotlisberger. For the veterans among your Rotlisberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotlisberger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Rotlisberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rotlisberger in 1971 was 66, and 74 in 2000.

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